Hudson Advisors Europe has opened an office in London as part of its expansion in Europe.

The company has entered into an agreement to lease approximately 4,300 square feet at 1 Finsbury Market, London EC2A 2BN.

In addition, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has initiated coverage of Hudson Advisors Europe. Standard & Poor's has assigned an Average ranking on the business as a special servicer of UK commercial mortgages.

The ranking reflects the company’s competencies in a number of operational areas benefiting from skills provided by teams at the well-established German operation. Hudson Advisors Germany is ranked as special servicer by Moody’s Investors Service and Fitch Ratings.

Targeted recruitment for further staff and especially real estate experts dedicated to the UK market is underway.

Standard & Poor’s has assigned a stable outlook on Hudson Advisors Europe for special servicing of UK commercial mortgages. The rating agency has emphasised the quality of the current rating in the light of the fact that Hudson Advisors Europe’s operations are to be expanded.

Hudson Advisors Europe manages, services and adds value to investments acquired by Lone Star Funds. Such investments include secured and unsecured debt instruments, real estate-related assets and select corporate opportunities.

The company is an affiliate of Hudson Advisors, a full-service commercial mortgage servicer and real estate asset manager headquartered in Dallas, Texas.